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Expert tips to keep your home insurance costs low

Winter maintenance: Expert tips to keep home insurance costs low

It's going to be a cold and dry winter, according to the current weather predictions . With harsh weather conditions increasing the chances of home damage and insurance claims, how can homeowners across the country best prepare for the colder months?

Matthew Harwood, expert at Confused.com home insurance , offers advice on how to keep premiums down this winter:

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The cost of home insurance is expected to rise by £103 annually

Cost of living: Home insurance set to rise by 30% before 2024

The cost of home insurance is expected to rise by £103 annually, on average, by the end of the year*. The UK is a nation of savvy shoppers , with 72% searching for a deal before renewing. But, half (50%) of customers still end up sticking with their provider, despite there being better deals to be found by following our expert’s tips.

Matthew Harwood, expert at Confused.com home...

Spending several weeks in second homes abroad could present risks to properties left vacant back in the UK

Holiday home sunseekers urged to check vacant property insurance

Spending several weeks in second homes abroad could present risks to properties left vacant back in the UK, an insurance expert has warned.

More than a million Brits have properties overseas, be it high net worth homes in exotic places, or apartments in European resorts.

However, if the correct insurance is not in place for unoccupied homes back in the UK, a number of costly...

Contents insurance is essential for every homeowner

Five surprising things that can invalidate your home insurance

Contents insurance is essential for every homeowner, and with a UK home burglary every 106 seconds, it’s vital you’re protected should the worst happen. However, it’s good to know that certain things can invalidate your policy and push you outside the guidelines of your insurance policy.

Insurance provider SO-SURE , has compiled a list of seemingly small actions to be aware of that...

The number of escape of water claims increased by 63% since 2017

Insurance giant creates ‘how-to’ videos for most common home maintenance mishaps

The latest investigation from Admiral home insurance reveals that the number of escape of water claims increased by 63% since 2017 , compared to 2020.

Failing to properly fix an issue in the home or ignoring a problem like a water leak could lead to further damage and costly claims, warns Admiral.

The insurer also found the most common type of escape of water claim from the...

Decorating is the DIY activity most likely to result in an accidental damage claim

Insurance company reveals two thirds of DIY claims caused by decorating disasters

The latest investigation from Admiral home insurance has revealed that decorating is the DIY activity most likely to result in an accidental damage claim, accounting for 65% of the total DIY-related claims.

Analysis of the insurance giant’s data from the last five years1 found decorating took the top spot as the most common type of claim, well ahead of other DIY activities including...

What Your Home Warranty Covers

Pretty much all homeowners have heard of home insurance, but not all of them know what a home warranty is. Homeowners' insurance and a home warranty are not the same things. This article will cover what a home warranty is, what types of coverages are offered, and will hopefully help a person decide if this type of service is needed in their life.

What is a Home Warranty?

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